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In a dual career marriage you are most likely to find:
A) role buffering B) role overload C) marital equity D) all of the above |
All of the above.
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Role buffering, role overload, and marital equity are likelihoods in a dual career marriage.
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_______ intelligence is the idea that intelligence is one basic trait that underlies all cognitive abilities.
A) General B) Fluid C) Crystallized D) Postformal |
General
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Charles Spearman was the theorist who believe there is a general intelligence which he called "g". He believed the idea that intelligence is one basic trait that underlies all cognitive abilities.
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As we age, our level of ______ intelligence increases, and our level of ______ intelligence decreases.
A) General and Fluid B) Fluid and Crystallized C) Crystallized and Fluid D) Crystallized and General |
Crystallized and Fluid
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Fluid intelligence is defined as the abilities involved in acquiring new knowledge and skills. Crystallized intelligence is the accumulation of knowledge and skills based on education and experience. Fluid intelligence decreases gradually as we age. Crystallized intelligence increases over the years.
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In their friendship, it is unlikely that Jim and Dave would
A) Solve a practical problem B) Talk about their new computers C) Discuss their health D) Tease each other about their baseball abilities |
Discuss their health.
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Male friendships are based on common interests and shared activities less disclosure than women. It is less likely they would discuss their health issues with one another.
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In the work place, many women and minority workers experience the ____________, which halts promotion and undercuts their power at a certain managerial level.
A) glass ceiling B) generativity C) affirmative action D) patriarchal terrorism |
Glass Ceiling
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The term "glass ceiling" refers to an invisible barrier experienced by many women in male dominated occupations that halts promotions.
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We could distinguish Stephen, an expert chess player, from Darrell, who is a novice, because Darrell is more likely than Stephen to do what when determining his moves?
A) Use his accumulated experience B) Process information automatically C) Have better strategies and short-cuts D) Use set patterns |
Use set patterns.
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In addition to being more experienced, Experts are better thinkers than novices in many ways. Experts are more intuitive and flexible and use better strategies to perform whatever task is required. Their cognitive processes are more specialized and automatic since little conscious thought is required. Novices rely on formal procedures and rules to guide them.
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Regarding intelligence in middle age:
A) Crystallized intelligence increases, while fluid intelligence begins to decline B) Fluid intelligence increases, while crystallized intelligence begins to decline C) Both crystallized and fluid intelligence increase D) Both crystallized and fluid intelligence begin to decline |
Crystallized intelligence increases, while fluid intelligence begins to decline.
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Fluid intelligence begins to decline as people age whereas crystallized intelligence accumulates with age.
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Which type of thought has been characterized as relativistic and integrative in nature?
A) concrete operational B) post formal C) preoperational D) sensorimotor |
Post Formal
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Sensorimotor, preoperational, and concrete operational are stages of Piaget's cognitive development. None of these stages are relativistic and integrative in nature.
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James is in computer sales, coaches soccer, is head of the Neighborhood Watch group, goes cycling with his club and could best be described as high in:
A) neuroticism B) openness C) extroversion D) conscientiousness |
Extroversion
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Extroversion: tendency to be outgoing, assertive, and active. Conscientiousness: tendency to be organized, deliberate, and conforming.Neuroticism: tendency to be anxious, moody, and self-punishing.Openness: tendency to be imaginative, curious, and artistic.
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What usually happens to hearing in middle adulthood?
A) females and males both experience very little hearing loss B) females and males both experience the same amount of hearing loss C) males experience more hearing loss than women D) females experience more hearing loss than males do |
Males experience more hearing loss than women.
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Hearing typically becomes less acute after age 20 and declines gradually. This hearing loss is more common in men that women.
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______ is to outgoing as ______ is to curiosity.
A) Extroversion and Openness B) Openness and Conscientiousness C) Extroversion and Agreeableness D) Openness and Extroversion |
Extroversion and Openness
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Extroversion: tendency to be outgoing, assertive, and active.
Agreeableness: tendency to be kind & helpful. Conscientiousness: tendency to be organized, deliberate, and conforming. Neuroticism: tendency to be anxious, moody, and self-punishing. Openness: tendency to be imaginative, curious, and artistic. |
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The climacteric indicates the end of __________
A) night sweats B) sexual activity C) reproductive capability D) incontinence |
Reproductive Capability
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The climacteric refers to the various biological and psychological changes that accompany menopause, which is the end of reproductive capability.
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A person between the ages of 40 and 59 is going to have most difficulty:
A) Reading a wall chart at the eye-care professional’s office B) Reading street signs C) Reading a newspaper D) Watching television at a distance |
Reading a Newspaper
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Although visual acuity declines in the early 50's, an partial exception is nearsightedness. People can often see distant objects better in middle adulthood than they could as young adults.
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How does Levinson describe adulthood?
A) a long, stable period B) process of continuous change C) rapid changes between stable periods D) stable periods alternating with transitional periods |
Stable periods alternating with transitional periods.
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Levinson believed adulthood was a time of stable and transitional periods.
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Grandparents who live on the next street and see their grandchildren every day are defined as:
A) involved B) remote C) compassionate D) independent |
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Remote – grandparents are distant;
Involved – active in everyday life of grandchildren and live near grandchildren; Compassionate – mutually enjoyed activities with grandchildren; No Discipline; free to choose time and type of activities. There is no independent type of grandparent relationship. |
